Arabic Word · Intermediate
تفاجأ
to be overtaken, to be descended upon or confronted unexpectedly, to be ambushed
Pronunciation: /ta.faː.d͡ʒa.ʔa/
Meaning
to be overtaken, to be descended upon or confronted unexpectedly, to be ambushed
Example
.لكن الحاج برغوث ابونضال (70 عاما) تفاجأ خلال قبل عدة ايام بقيام سلطات الاحتلال الاسرائيلية بوضع بوابة حديدة على مدخل النفق الذي يوصله الى مقبرة العائلة خلف الجدار العنصري
But pilgrim Barġūṯ Abū Niḍāl has been surprised some days ago by the undertaking of the Israeli occupation force to place a new gate in front of the entrance of the tunnel that
Practice tips
- Practice تفاجأ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.